as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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Recent Examples of choreographing
Our director Gia-Rayne Harris did an excellent job choreographing that with our intimacy coordinator, Lizzy Talbot.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
In other words, how to elevate his naturalism, his humble saints and martyrs with their common faces, by choreographing light in such a way that, if not unnatural, was at least highly theatrical, and achieved the sublime mystery of awe.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Tasked with choreographing a multitude of stunts for the cast’s more bombastic moments across the final season was Emmy award winning stunt coordinator Hiro Koda, who also recently snagged an Actor Awards nomination for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
How much were you involved in choreographing the fight scenes?
—Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The coaches got to work choreographing Aboian and Veselukhin’s new programs.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Scott previously worked on the off-Broadway production at New York City Center in 2024, which then transferred to Broadway this fall, making choreographing Ragtime with a 34-person cast slightly easier.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
Having both danced since a young age, Emery and Weinberg shared much in common, making choreographing and executing the 2025 fall concert’s dedication dances a natural fit.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Sep. 2025
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
In other words, how to elevate his naturalism, his humble saints and martyrs with their common faces, by choreographing light in such a way that, if not unnatural, was at least highly theatrical, and achieved the sublime mystery of awe.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Tasked with choreographing a multitude of stunts for the cast’s more bombastic moments across the final season was Emmy award winning stunt coordinator Hiro Koda, who also recently snagged an Actor Awards nomination for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
How much were you involved in choreographing the fight scenes?
—Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The coaches got to work choreographing Aboian and Veselukhin’s new programs.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Scott previously worked on the off-Broadway production at New York City Center in 2024, which then transferred to Broadway this fall, making choreographing Ragtime with a 34-person cast slightly easier.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
Having both danced since a young age, Emery and Weinberg shared much in common, making choreographing and executing the 2025 fall concert’s dedication dances a natural fit.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreographing
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The administration is planning to make that clear in issuing new regulations.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The position’s duties include planning and assigning the work of custodial staff; overseeing an accurate system of inmate count; supervising the movement of employees, inmates, and visitors; and inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The design team might need to accommodate other needs, too, like designing cabinetry to accommodate older clients, raising washing machines and dryers to keep them from straining to remove clothes and moving them.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The first is that designing new cars from scratch often takes five years or more.—
Sean Tucker,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Travelers preparing to explore Mexico’s archaeological sites or beaches are encouraged to prepare carefully.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The series, which follows elite riders preparing for the Run for a Million, where there is a $1M prize purse, aired its sixth season on CMT at the end of last year.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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He is known for organizing high-profile demonstrations against immigration and Islam, which have occasionally descended into violence.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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By organizing across jurisdictions, members can share information, coordinate lawsuits and put pressure on Congress to adopt stricter oversight rules.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The victims were women whom the attacker had come to him after arranging a date on an escort application, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Top with butter pieces, arranging evenly over surface.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Despite a pathological fear of climbing after a tragic accident, Aaron sets off to rescue sister Seren in stunning Snowdonia, colliding with a far-right faction plotting a violent outrage in the local mountains.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The staff at this school is plotting a secret wedding … for the principal.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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